NUR 256 PSYCH EXAM 3 GALEN
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is 'substance-induced bipolar disorder'? Answer: Bipolar
disorder that is triggered by substance use or associated with other
medical conditions.
◉ What distinguishes Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?
Answer: Bipolar I involves full manic episodes, while Bipolar II
involves mainly depression with episodic hypomania.
◉ What is hypomania? Answer: A milder form of mania that does
not cause impairment or hospitalization and is not psychotic.
◉ What are the symptoms of acute mania? Answer: Symptoms cause
impairment and may include elation, flight of ideas, hallucinations,
excessive motor activity, and little need for sleep.
◉ What is delirious mania? Answer: An intensified form of acute
mania characterized by labile mood, panic anxiety, disorientation,
and possible exhaustion or death without intervention.
, ◉ Why is diagnosing bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
challenging? Answer: Symptoms of hyperactivity can mimic ADHD,
making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
◉ What are some therapeutic interventions for bipolar disorder?
Answer: Psychoeducation, communication skills training, and
problem-solving skills training.
◉ What medications are commonly used for bipolar disorder in
children and adolescents? Answer: Lithium, Divalproex,
Carbamazepine, and Atypical antipsychotics.
◉ What is a common nursing diagnosis for clients with bipolar
disorder? Answer: Risk for Injury.
◉ What is an example of a SMART outcome for a client with bipolar
disorder? Answer: The client will exhibit no evidence of physical
injury during the time of care.
◉ What therapies are effective for treating bipolar disorder?
Answer: Individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy,
and cognitive therapy.
CERTIFICATION EVALUATION TEST PAPER 2026
COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What is 'substance-induced bipolar disorder'? Answer: Bipolar
disorder that is triggered by substance use or associated with other
medical conditions.
◉ What distinguishes Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?
Answer: Bipolar I involves full manic episodes, while Bipolar II
involves mainly depression with episodic hypomania.
◉ What is hypomania? Answer: A milder form of mania that does
not cause impairment or hospitalization and is not psychotic.
◉ What are the symptoms of acute mania? Answer: Symptoms cause
impairment and may include elation, flight of ideas, hallucinations,
excessive motor activity, and little need for sleep.
◉ What is delirious mania? Answer: An intensified form of acute
mania characterized by labile mood, panic anxiety, disorientation,
and possible exhaustion or death without intervention.
, ◉ Why is diagnosing bipolar disorder in children and adolescents
challenging? Answer: Symptoms of hyperactivity can mimic ADHD,
making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
◉ What are some therapeutic interventions for bipolar disorder?
Answer: Psychoeducation, communication skills training, and
problem-solving skills training.
◉ What medications are commonly used for bipolar disorder in
children and adolescents? Answer: Lithium, Divalproex,
Carbamazepine, and Atypical antipsychotics.
◉ What is a common nursing diagnosis for clients with bipolar
disorder? Answer: Risk for Injury.
◉ What is an example of a SMART outcome for a client with bipolar
disorder? Answer: The client will exhibit no evidence of physical
injury during the time of care.
◉ What therapies are effective for treating bipolar disorder?
Answer: Individual psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy,
and cognitive therapy.
